Police Praise Patron Behaviour at Party in the Paddock but Drink Driving Results Disappoint
Police have praised crowd behaviour at this year’s Party in the Paddock but have expressed disappointment with the number of patrons detected drink driving leaving the event. There were no arrests made at Party in the Paddock and with the exception of two patrons being evicted for anti-social behaviour and minor property damage, crowds were…
Missing 77 year old man located near Exton
A missing 77 year old man has been located in bushland north of Exton in northern Tasmania. On Friday 10/2/2023, Police were advised of a missing 77 year old Exton man John Hughes. The man left his residence on Friday 10/2/2023 at around 10.30am to go for a walk and was seen a…
Woman charged over wounding incident
A woman has been charged over an alleged wounding incident in Bridgewater yesterday. About 5pm on Friday 10 February, an incident occurred in Farrow Place, Bridgewater where a person sustained some injuries to her face and arms. The victim was treated at the scene by Ambulance Tasmania. The offender was arrested upon arrival of police…
Charges laid over Moonah wounding
A 13-year-old youth has been charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Armed Robbery and Assault, following an incident at Moonah, around midday on Friday 10 February 2023. A second youth aged 15 has been charged with Aggravated Armed Robbery and Assault arising from the same incident. The youths have detained for court on 11 February 2023.…
Targeted traffic operation in Huon Valley and Channel area
Police officers from Kingston and Huonville conducted a targeted traffic operation in the Huon Valley and Channel area on Wednesday in a bid to ensure drivers are obeying the road rules, following several serious crashes in the area recently. Acting Sergeant Sharon Pavier said police were targeting offences that contribute to serious injuries and fatalities.…
Keeping kids safe on our roads
Police have broadly been pleased with the behaviour of road users in the first week of Tasmanian schools returning and are encouraging drivers to keep sticking to the rules. “We’ve all seen more traffic on our roads now that kids are back at school, especially during the peak morning drop off and afternoon pick up…
Police seek information over crimes committed in Port Sorell
Police are seeking assistance from the public for any information regarding a series of burglaries and motor vehicle stealings committed in the Port Sorell area overnight (8-9 February 2023). One stolen motor vehicle was recovered by police in East Devonport this morning. Police are seeking the whereabouts of another stolen motor vehicle – a 2008…
Police investigating deliberate car fire at Forcett
Police are seeking public information in relation to a deliberately lit car fire in Forcett on Friday, 3 February 2023. Shortly before 3:50am, emergency services were alerted to a car on fire at a property on Blackwood Drive. Tasmania Fire Service attended and extinguished the blaze. The car was destroyed, and investigators have determined the…
Man charged after stealing firewood
Police have charged a 33-year-old man from Oakdowns with 11 counts of trespass and 11 counts of stealing after being located within the Tin Pot Marsh Creek Reserve at Woodsdale cutting firewood. After a substantially major operation within the Tin Pot Marsh Creek Reserve area was concluded by Tasmania Police, Parks and Wildlife Services and…
Officers roll up their sleeves for annual Bleed4Blue blood drive
Tasmania Police officers from across the state are rolling up their sleeves at their local Red Cross donation centres today as part of the annual Bleed4Blue blood drive. Launched in 2018, Bleed4Blue is an annual, three-month law enforcement-focused blood drive that was created after Detective Sergeant John Breda from the NSW Police Force was saved…